Deck 7: The Group Begins

Question 1

Helping the group to define a purpose does not include

A) Construct a brief statement of purpose and clearly articulate it to the group
B) Have members present and discuss their views of the group's purpose
C) Having members discuss the purpose while the leader excuses himself or herself from the discussion
D) Discuss the role of the group in response to its sponsoring agency

Answer 1

C

Question 2

In the group opening exercise known as _________, members volunteer to discuss their problems or concerns openly before the group.

A) Top secret
B) Problem swapping
C) Treasure hunt
D) My name

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Factors affecting members' goals do not include

A) An assessment of members' own needs
B) Previous attempts to accomplish a particular goal
C) Members' assessment of their families' strengths
D) Members' assessments of their own capacities and capabilities

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Members' motivation in the group is not usually affected by

A) Whether members have a friend in the group
B) What can be accomplished through the work of the group
C) The processes that occur in the group
D) The worker's role in the group

Question 5

An opening exercise that requires members to disclose something about themselves or their family of origin is called

A) Top secret
B) My name
C) Treasure hunt
D) Family stakes

Question 6

When helping members to feel that they are a part of the group they should not

A) Overlook differences
B) Point out shared interests
C) Use program activities
D) Protect members by correcting misinformation

Question 7

Objectives in beginning the group do not include

A) Facilitating member introductions
B) Guiding the development of the group
C) Introducing intervention strategies
D) Setting goals

Question 8

An opening exercise that requires members to find out two or three facts about each of the other group members is called

A) Treasure hunt
B) Top secret
C) Problem swapping
D) Round robin

Question 9

In an opening exercise known as ________, members are asked to write down one thing about themselves that they have not or would not ordinarily reveal to new acquaintances.

A) My name
B) Treasure hunt
C) I have a secret
D) Top secret

Question 10

An exercise that can help uncover ambivalence is

A) A force field analysis
B) A group go-round
C) Asking other members about their perceptions of the ambivalent member
D) An honesty circle

Question 11

A group procedure in which members take turns speaking is called

A) Free Floating
B) Round robin
C) My name
D) Treasure hunt

Question 12

Assessing readiness to change does not include

A) Pre-contemplation
B) Preparation
C) Action
D) Confrontation

Question 13

Types of contracts do not usually include

A) The group as a whole and the agency
B) The group and the worker
C) The worker and a group member
D) The member and his or her family

Question 14

Promoting prosocial behaviors does not include

A) Identifying and challenging antisocial or pro-criminal comments or behaviors
B) Acting as a model for prosocial behaviors
C) Praising prosocial behaviors
D) Ignoring the behaviors and moving on to others who display prosocial behaviors

Question 15

The opportunity for members to share common concerns and issues with one another and realize that they are not alone with their problems is a phenomenon called

A) Commonality
B) Universality
C) Problem swapping
D) Socialization

Question 16

An opening exercise where members are asked to write down one thing about themselves that they would not usually reveal to new acquaintances is called

A) Treasure hunt
B) Truth telling
C) Top secret
D) Knowing me

Question 17

If the worker has been successful in a previous group that focused on similar concerns,

A) The worker can mention this success
B) The worker should not mention this success
C) The worker should state that they have a lot of experience
D) The worker should mention the success only if a member asks

Question 18

Agendas for task groups often include columns indicating if the item on the agenda is for

A) Information
B) Voting
C) Discussion
D) Action

Question 19

In the beginning of a therapy group, communication is usually

A) Open
B) Guarded
C) Focused on one member
D) Depends on the group

Question 20

Addressing ambivalence and resistance early in the group does not usually include

A) Assisting members to recognize the range of choices they have for participating in the group
B) Acknowledging ambivalence or resistance
C) Confronting members
D) Paying attention to overt and covert messages about accomplishing the group's work

Question 21

In working with a previously formed group the new worker should not

A) Find it difficult to work with the group if it has been very cohesive
B) Learn from the group instead of records or the previous worker
C) Should assume that adjustments will occur
D) Learn about informal leadership because this is likely to change

Question 22

What are some of the strategies you would use for trying to overcome the ambivalence and resistance of involuntary clients in a group for men who batter? Be as specific as possible.

Question 23

What treatment groups do you think you would find hardest to lead? Why? How would you need to change in order to lead such a group? What special skills might you need?

Question 24

Anticipating obstacles does not usually include

A) Describing the obstacles
B) A time-projection exercise
C) Facilitating a discussion of strengths
D) Describing methods that the group will use to overcome obstacles

Question 25

Discussion of emotionally charged issues should be

A) Encouraged in the beginning of the group
B) Discouraged in the beginning of the group
C) Based on the norms at the beginning of the group
D) Based on the verbal and nonverbal cues at the beginning of the group

Question 26

In the agenda for a task group, reports from standing committees usually occur before

A) Approval of the minutes
B) Call for new agenda items
C) Work in new agenda items
D) Announcements

Question 27

Recall the beginning of a group. What skills did you or the leader use to put you more at ease? What other skills might have been used?

Question 28

How do you feel about written group agendas? Make a case for why a verbal agenda would be better and why a written agenda would be better.

Question 29

Imagine yourself participating in a self-help group and in a therapy group. How would you likely feel and react in both types of groups at the beginning? Compare and contrast the two experiences.

Question 30

Discussing confidentiality is particularly important

A) In outpatient groups
B) In groups of older adults
C) In residential settings
D) In groups of adolescents